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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Replaced the Leica Q
  • Refreshed by Leica Q3
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was introduced 9 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Q2 matches up vs the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sigma DP2s

 Q2 DP2s 
AnnouncedMarch 2019February 2010More recent by 111 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica Q2

 DP2s Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2s

 Q2 DP2s 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q2 compared to the DP2s.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and DP2s is 61 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and DP2s.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 will result in more detail using its extra 42 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Q2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
MP count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography info
Sigma DP2s Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (718g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
70
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count great (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (718 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (718 grams)
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2s
 Leica Q2Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q2 Sigma DP2s
Also called as Type No. 4889 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-03-07 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718 gr (1.58 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $4,985 $940